We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 years. Our goal is to provide all of the families we serve a respectful and dignified service at a fair price. Whether a traditional service or more contemporary-style service, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Memorial services for Amy Jean Bays, who passed away December 22, 2025, will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at McClure Schafer Lankford Funeral Home. Family will be present from 10:00 until 11:00 to greet friends. A reception will be held on Saturday afternoon at Andrews Hall on the Marietta College Campus from 1:00 until 3:00.
Richard “Dick” E. Gill, 86, of Marietta passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Arbors of Marietta after a life full of fun, love, and mischief. At the end, he was surrounded by his granddaughters and the wonderful staff of both Arbors and the Washington County Home.
Dick was born on October 16, 1939, to Eston H. and Elsie Lucille Gill in Weirton, WV. He married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Cunningham, in 1961, and had two sons, Rick and Herb Gill. They were married for 59 ½ years.
Lois J. “Pudge” Young, 73, of Marietta passed away at 7:23 pm, Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1952, in West Virginia a daughter of Carl Monway and Nancy Castleberry Monway.
Myrna Burge, 87, of Marietta, OH passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and memories that will live on in the hearts of her roommates and caring staff who became like her family to her.
Myrna never met a stranger and enjoyed simple pleasures in life. She loved listening to country music, enjoyed cherry danishes with a cold Pepsi and always dressing sharp wherever she went.
Myrna touched the lives within Havar family, leaving behind memories that will be cherished forever. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the warm spirit and kind heart.
Mary Alberta Seffens went to be with her Lord at 5:55 pm on May 12, 2026 at Harmar Place surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 30, 1937 in Williamstown to the late William (Bill) Richards and Edith Leona Casto Richards. Mary graduated from Doddridge Co. High School in West Union and Washington State College in Marietta. She retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital where she worked as an aide, a secretary and LPN. She had spent her last 23 years at the hospital with the Chemical Dependency Unit as a counselor. She was always supportive of the AA and AN community.
Mary was a former member of the Eagles Arie 458, where she served as chaplain and Madam President. She was also a former member of the Moose. Mary attended the Church of God in Williamstown having been raised in the Pentecostal Faith. She loved singing Karaoke with her family and friends, reading and absolutely loved her flowers. Her greatest loves were God and family.
In Loving Memory of Lincoln Ray Laskowski. Born Sleeping on May 11, 2026.
With heavy hearts, family and friends are invited to attend funeral services for baby Lincoln Ray Laskowski on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 506 4th Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Phyllis Spires, age 90, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026.
Phyllis was born on February 18, 1936, to the late Delbert and Ora Stewart. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Class of 1954, and earned her nursing degree in 1957 from Camden Clark Medical School. Phyllis made history as the first female captain of the West Virginia Civil Air Patrol.
